Home Health RN: Care Coordinator & Patient Educator

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Home Health to provide direct nursing care per established policies and protocols. The role involves coordinating care across disciplines, implementing and monitoring patient care plans, and supporting discharge planning with patients and families.

The position requires 1 year of nursing experience, an RN license in Kentucky, and Basic Life Support certification. Work hours are 08:00-16:30, with full-time status and 80 hours per pay period.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Able to work under general supervision in a busy environment.
• RN license and Kentucky eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per policies and protocols.
• Coordinate patient care plans and discharge planning with the team.
• Assess patient learning needs and provide culturally appropriate education.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders and monitor patient condition.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Discretion under supervision

Education

Associate's degree or Nursing Diploma

Bachelor's in Nursing within 5 years

Job description

Owensboro Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Home Health to provide direct nursing care per established policies and protocols. The role involves coordinating care across disciplines, implementing and monitoring patient care plans, and supporting discharge planning with patients and families.

The position requires 1 year of nursing experience, an RN license in Kentucky, and Basic Life Support certification. Work hours are 08:00-16:30, with full-time status and 80 hours per pay period.